Archive: 19 November 2000
43 articles found
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indian films to be shown
Indian films to be shown JAKARTA (JP): Bentara Budaya Jakarta will be screening old quality films you would not find at commercial theaters. This time, the theater, located at Jl. Palmerah Selatan 17, Central Jakarta, will present Satyajit Ray's trilogy for three days, starting on Monday, Nov. 20. Satyajit Ray's name is on the same par as other internationally noted film directors.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Home Movies
Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): With movie theaters and television stations thriving on action films and kung fu movies -- good and bad, foreign as well as Indonesian -- there is certainly no shortage of films with violence as a central theme. Rare, however, is the movie that deals with the problem of violence with insight, intelligence and sensitivity. Of those that do, the following two may be worth watching. The Life of Jesus (La Vie de Jesus) (96 minutes).
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
'I love the smell of my koi'
'I love the smell of my koi' Johny Andrean, 39, is one of Indonesia's top stylists. With 97 salons throughout the country and one in San Francisco, the father of four divides his time between his home in Green Gardens, West Jakarta, and a house in the United States. He shares his view on life with The Jakarta Post's contributor William Furney. If you had a choice, what would you be doing now? Traveling around the world. Especially to mountains and beaches. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Agenda
Agenda Painting Exhibition Cina Indonesia, (Chinese-Indonesian) by Sidik W. Martowidjoyo, at Galeri Milenium, Komplek Pertokoan Golden Plaza (Golden Truly) Blok B23, Jl. RS Fatmawati 15, Jakarta 12420, through Nov. 27. Up to three years ago, Sidik W. Martowidjoyo and several other Indonesian painters of Chinese descent felt reluctant and worried to openly exhibit their works, especially those displaying Chinese art and cultural elements, a taboo during the New Order era.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
New Indonesian TV station to air news in Mandarin
New Indonesian TV station to air news in Mandarin By Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): A new TV station, Metro TV, will break the local television mold by adding Mandarin-language news broadcasts to its daily programming. This will be the first time news in Mandarin will be aired on local television. As a news station, it will start broadcasting on Nov. 18, and on Nov. 25 it has an ambitious plan to run full-speed ahead with 24-hour broadcasts.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aspac meets Panasia in league final
Aspac meets Panasia in league final JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Aspac edged out Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco 86-58 to set up the final clash with Bandung-based Panasia Indosyntec in the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at Senayan indoor stadium. Panasia, three-times league's champion since 1994, took revenge over the defending champion Mahaka Satria Muda 73-57 earlier Saturday.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Peruvian embassy quiet
Peruvian embassy quiet TOKYO (AFP): The Peruvian embassy in Tokyo remained silent on Saturday about embattled President Alberto Fujimori's informal visit to Tokyo, insisting no schedule for his departure was known. "We cannot make any comments," an embassy official said. No one was available at the Japanese foreign ministry to confirm his itinerary.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
No records broken at close of Athletics Grand Prix meet
No records broken at close of Athletics Grand Prix meet JAKARTA (JP): The first Track and Field Grand Prix and National Junior Championships saw poor performances by national athletes, both seniors and juniors. As of the event's close on Saturday, no national records had been broken during the four-day meet. On the final day, only two results met the qualifying times for the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games training program.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
APPMI promotes fashion for everybody
APPMI promotes fashion for everybody By Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): To welcome the year 2001, the Indonesian Fashion Designer Association (APPMI) held an attractive and friendly show to set the trends for the coming year. Most designers grouped in APPMI were eager to get closer to their fans and clientele by organizing the four-day fashion show at Fountain Terrace, Plaza Senayan shopping center in South Jakarta.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thailand reigns supreme to win Tiger Cup title
Thailand reigns supreme to win Tiger Cup title BANGKOK (AFP): Worrawot Srimaka scored a hat-trick to steer Thailand to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Indonesia in the final to lift the Tiger Cup trophy at the Rajamangala Stadium Saturday. Srimaka, suspended for the semifinal match against Malaysia, was in his element, scoring all three goals in the first half before he was substituted early in the second half.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Murder of migrant woman worker
Murder of migrant woman worker From Media Indonesia Women's Solidarity herewith expresses deep sorrow and sympathy over the murder of Ms. Siamah, an Indonesian migrant worker, on Oct. 9, 2000 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We pray to God the surviving family will have the strength to accept this ordeal and that the soul of the deceased will be accepted by Allah in proportion to her deeds during her life. Siamah came from Sruni village, Klakah subdistrict, Lumajang, East Java.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Srimulat a winner at TV awards
Srimulat a winner at TV awards JAKARTA (JP): Traditional comedy group Srimulat triumphed on Friday at the Panasonic Awards 2000, selected by viewers in the category of favorite comedy program. The event, honoring programs and individual achievements in local television productions based on a viewer survey, also recognized Rano Karno, star of Doel Si Anak Sekolahan (Doel the Graduate) for helping develop cultural awareness.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Debt can make you either prosperous or bankrupt
Debt can make you either prosperous or bankrupt By V. Anjaiah JAKARTA (JP): Debt has become an essential aspect of modern life. One can borrow money from a bank through a long-term loan mortgage to finance the purchase of a house. We can buy a cellular phone through a credit card. A car can be purchased on installment basis through a finance agency. One can buy shares of a company through margin trading.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Lalu Mariyun
Guess What? Lalu Mariyun Guess where Judge Lalu Mariyun was while prosecutors and lawyers waited four hours for him to start a crucial hearing of the trial on the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal? "Look, don't see things negatively. I had gone to see some apartments promised to judges recently transferred here by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Broadband, solution for faster and cheaper downloads
Broadband, solution for faster and cheaper downloads By Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): First it was the Internet, then cable modems, and now, the latest of high-tech Internet access, broadband, has arrived for the average consumer. Well, sort of. What is broadband? Basically, broadband is a link that can deliver voice, data and multimedia at extremely high speeds.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 Performance Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Goenawan Mohamad
Guess What? Goenawan Mohamad Senior journalist and noted essayist Goenawan Mohamad, was admonished by the moderator for coming late last Sunday to a discussion related to the Jakarta International Film Festival. "Goenawan, we forgive you for being late," said Hamid Basyaib, moderator of Faces of Islam discussion, held at Usmar Ismail Film Center. But before speaking at the discussion's second session which focused on Islam, film and freedom of expression, Goenawan refused to apologize.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mixed views on taxi fare hike
Mixed views on taxi fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The new taxi rate in the city which took effect on Saturday has yet to have any significant impact on the drivers' income even though some people have started to discontinue using cabs due to the tariff hike. But several taxi drivers told The Jakarta Post that the real impact, which may include a substantial drop in their daily earnings, would become crystal clear beginning Monday.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Steaming up healthy fare with 'pepes'
Steaming up healthy fare with 'pepes' JAKARTA (JP): Pepes, the steaming of meat, vegetables or soybeans wrapped in banana leaves, is a staple of Sundanese cuisine. Known for its health properties, Sundanese fare is laden with baked and grilled freshwater fish, raw vegetable salads and its distinctively pungent terasi fermented shrimp paste.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Persilat to stage show at 2002 Asiad
Persilat to stage show at 2002 Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) congress resolved on Saturday to stage an exhibition event for the sport at its own expense at the Pusan 2002 Asian Games (Asiad). "The federation's members have approved the staging of an exhibition event at our own expense.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
First news TV station 'Metro-TV' launched
First news TV station 'Metro-TV' launched JAKARTA (JP): New television station Metro-TV, dubbed the first news TV station in the country, presented its preview to guests at a reception to mark its launching at its studio complex in West Jakarta on Saturday. The station, owned by media entrepreneur Surya Paloh, is one of five privately-owned TV stations to go on-air in the near future.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Calls surge to replace LSF
Calls surge to replace LSF By Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): During the New Order era, the film censorship board was a government tool used to ban movies considered a threat to the ruling party. The board was also known to be merciless when it came to cutting scenes it considered erotic or too violent. Today, the Film Censorship Institution (LSF) appears to be less active with its scissors, but its work is still considered invasive since it often cuts scenes inappropriately.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
World's finest handicrafts found in Tembi
World's finest handicrafts found in Tembi By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to Warwick Rodney Purser, it will soon be possible to buy here that container made out of leather by people in a Central Java kampong, or a basket shaped from yesterday's newspapers that were first twisted into rope.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo F: Thai Thai Airways HAPPY BIRTHDAY: General manager Indonesia of Thai Airways, Agkarajit Panomwon, welcomes former state minister of investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo. He was one of the guests attending the 40th anniversary celebration of Thai Airways International at Shangri-La Jakarta on Nov. 6.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Marzuki wants two more weeks to arrest Tommy
Marzuki wants two more weeks to arrest Tommy JAKARTA (JP): After two weeks of futile hunt for fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, Attorney General Marzuki Darusman requested on Saturday two more weeks to capture the youngest son of former president Soeharto. Marzuki said President Abdurrahman Wahid had asked him and National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro to go on with the search for the country's most wanted man.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three named candidates for top BI job
Three named candidates for top BI job JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid named Anwar Nasution, Siti Fadjriah, and Hartadi A. Sarwono on Saturday as candidates for the new chief of Bank Indonesia following the resignation of several top officials of the central bank late on Friday.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank BNI beats DLLAJ in Livoli
Bank BNI beats DLLAJ in Livoli JAKARTA (JP): Bandung-based DLLAJ bowed out to Bank BNI, ending its winning streak on Saturday, the sixth day of the second leg of the 2000 Samator Indonesian Volleyball League (Livoli) at the Senayan Basketball Hall in Central Jakarta. Bank BNI defeated DLLAJ 25-19, 25-23, 25-20 in the men's division.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Taekyon' steals show at Silat tourney
'Taekyon' steals show at Silat tourney JAKARTA (JP): It was the pencak silat world championships but a martial art new to Indonesia captured the public's attention on Wednesday as South Korea introduced taekyon. Korea, known throughout the world for tae kwon do, presented the country with the more original combat sport, which is much older.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
From Ramadhan repasts to New Year celebrations
From Ramadhan repasts to New Year celebrations By Mehru Jaffer With hands folded and a smile to melt even the most hardened of hearts, staff at hundreds of hotels across Jakarta are busy preparing for guests to usher in the new millennium at their premises. Apart from putting together special recipes for cakes and pastries, the floors are being scrubbed and wall hangings dusted as streamers and balloons pour in, in unlimited numbers, in an attempt to offer the party of a lifetime.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rare paintings on offer at the Regent
Rare paintings on offer at the Regent JAKARTA (JP): A rare painting exhibition and auction of priceless artwork from before World War II will be held next week in the Grand Ballroom at The Regent Hotel from Nov.22 to Nov. 24. The exhibition and auction, titled The Old Paintings of Pre- World War II, will present extraordinary paintings of Indonesian and international artists whose works belong to that period.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
People more than ready for democracy: Smita
People more than ready for democracy: Smita By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): As if afraid that her father's prophecy may come true, Smita Notosusanto, 39, works round the clock to educate and empower the electorate. The hope is that people will eventually be able to take care of themselves instead of looking up to politicians or to the armed forces for protection. When the late Brig. Gen.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Woes of living on credit
Woes of living on credit We all know the government has huge debts, and so do the tycoons. But many people also have credit, whether to buy a house, a car or a mobile phone, waiting to be paid off. The Jakarta Post's Emmy F. Hastuti, V. Anjaiah, Rita A. Widiadana and T. Sima Gunawan report on the ways people try to deal with their debts. JAKARTA (JP): "Ali" is always broke, even on payday. "I spend most of my salary to pay my debts," he said.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
A day with a TV newscaster
A day with a TV newscaster Nova Poerwadi, 27, began his career in the newsroom of TVRI in his native Surabaya, from where he moved to SCTV in Jakarta. He can currently be seen on RCTI's morning news program Indonesia Today. Having just returned from a stint at CNN's Atlanta center, he's setting his sights on further developing his skills. Nova lives with his parents in Cipayung, East Jakarta, and spoke to The Jakarta Post's contributor William Furney.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon's carriages bear historical legacy
Cirebon's carriages bear historical legacy By R. Agus Bakti CIREBON, West Java (JP): Situated on the north coast of West Java, Cirebon is famous for its shrimp and the sweltering heat which engulfs the city during the day. It is also known for its kraton (palaces), such as Kasepuhan (for elder nobles), Kanoman (for younger people) and Kacirebonan, which signifies it is of and for Cirebonese culture.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
An insider goes against the tide in examining the Indonesian Army
An insider goes against the tide in examining the Indonesian Army TNI AD -- Dahulu, Sekarang dan Masa Depan (The Indonesian Army -- The Past, Today and the Future) By Saurip Kadi PT Pustaka Utama Grafiti, 2000 116 pp Rp 16,000 JAKARTA (JP): At a glance, the size of this book belies its title; a 116-page book on the Indonesian Army's past, present and future is too small for this important institution.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Examining Teja and Artayasa's existential painting
Examining Teja and Artayasa's existential painting By Jean Couteau DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A painter never paints alone; his creativity does not simply appear out of the blue. They are part of a milieu in which interfere the heritage from their society and influences from the farther world. It is in the way they react to these factors and reflect them, as well as how they reflect upon them, that ultimately gives their standing in the art world.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
After fleeing from Aceh, one family ekes out a living
After fleeing from Aceh, one family ekes out a living By Arief S.S. JAKARTA (JP): Drops of sweat beaded on Karsi's forehead. The young woman sat in front of a machine dexterously making bottle caps. Behind her was her husband, Sarmin, bare-chested, doing the same job. "We are doing this to survive," said Karsi. Everyone must work to earn a living. What distinguishes them from the rest of the community is the fact that they are refugees from Aceh.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
National players for Governor's Cup
National players for Governor's Cup SEMARANG (JP): National tennis players are scheduled to compete in the second Central Java Governor's Cup championships from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26 here. The organizing committee chairman and also chairman of Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti), Soekendro, said on Saturday that several top players had confirmed their participation.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Veggie food for thought
Veggie food for thought I found Taking the veggie trail in Jakarta by Melinda J. Hewitt, published in The Jakarta Post on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, to be very interesting. Could you publish more articles about vegetarianism? BUDI UTOMO Jakarta Note: We will take your suggestion into consideration. --Editor
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Let the children play and be happy
Let the children play and be happy JAKARTA (JP): Some 40 kindergarten pupils stand neatly in line in front of their classroom. After their teacher gives the order instructing them to go inside, they march in together and proceed straight to their desks. The teacher then starts the lesson, asking simple questions like "one plus one equals...?" "Two...!" the pupils reply in unison.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
'The King's Witch' to be staged in New York
'The King's Witch' to be staged in New York By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The King's Witch is the fourth piece to emerge from the creative joining of the poetry of Goenawan Mohammad and the music of Tony Prabowo. The western classical music background of Tony coupled with Goenawan's use of lyrics to link present day experiences with incidents of the past provide not just excellent theater but an entire feast for thought.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sharon Stone designs bag for Louis Vuitton
Sharon Stone designs bag for Louis Vuitton JAKARTA (JP): One of Hollywood's sexiest actresses, Sharon Stone, is pursuing a new role as a committed activist in the promotion of scientific research for AIDS. Her high-profile efforts are directed at joining luxurious leather handbag producer Louis Vuitton. Stone and Louis Vuitton have been working together to produce new lines for Louis Vuitton's vanity cases, officially launched at the 57th International Venice Film Festival recently.
Sun, 19 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Mask: Sartoris' Masks in the Commedia dell'Arte, at Museum Nasional Jakarta, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3868172), daily except Monday, until Nov. 27. * Artisans at Work at ICAC (International Community Activity Center), Jl. Bonavista Raya, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta (Phone: 75816710). See crafts in process and shop for Christmas, on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.